inov-8 X-Talon 225 – One step forward, one step back

In the end, we have here a sturdier shoe, providing better protection without more weight, but not nearly as comfortable, nor as efficient at clearing water. inov-8 seems therefore to target a slightly different market with this new model, which doesn’t really follow in the footsteps of the 190. It will not make everyone happy, but may allow a less narrowly focused audience to try out the X-Talon range.

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